Baked Chicken Gnocchi Asiago

Another super yummy recipe for chicken! And pretty easy, too, as you will see in the video :)

Link to my YouTube "making of the recipe" video: https://youtu.be/b8BRQ1MNQrQ

Original recipe credit: https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-gnocchi-garlic-asiago-sauce-recipe

Recipe below contains my modifications.

Note: I have modified the directions from what I did in the video, as it took a very long time to bake the chicken as it was in the video. When I make this again with these new directions, I will update if needed.

Ingredients:

5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

2 T. Italian seasoning, divided

kosher salt and coarse ground pepper, to taste

4 T. unsalted butter, divided

2 c. spinach (or baby spinach)

500g (17.6oz) gnocchi

4 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 c. chicken broth

1/4 c. Chardonnay

1/2 c. half and half

1/2 c. freshly grated Asiago, plus a bit extra

chopped fresh parsley, to taste/garnish

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Oil a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken thighs in a single layer.

2. Season the chicken thighs all over with 1 T. of the Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper.

3. Cook gnocchi according to package directions, drain, and set aside.

4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 T. of the butter. Add chicken thighs to pan and sear on both sides, starting skin side down (~5-6 min. per side). 

5. Arrange chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Transfer to oven and bake while preparing the sauce.

5. For the sauce--melt 1 T. butter in the skillet. Add the spinach to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt (~2 min.). Transfer to plate and set aside.

6. Melt remaining 1 T. butter in the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (~1-2 min.) Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and remaining 1 T. Italian seasoning. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 min.

7. Stir in the half and half, and the Asiago. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

8. Remove chicken thighs from oven. Top with the cooked gnocchi, spinach, and cream sauce.

9. Return to oven and bake for additional 20 min, or until chicken is completed cooked. If desired, top with a bit more Asiago when there is around 10 min. of cook time remaining. Garnish with parsley, serve, and enjoy!